Burbot are one of the most unique fish found in North Dakota. While they appear eel-like, burbot are actually the only freshwater member of the cod family of fishes. They are present throughout the Missouri River System but are rarely caught over much of the year. However, burbot become more active during the winter and are the first North Dakota fish species to spawn each calendar year. They reproduce in mid-winter to early spring and each female burbot may produce up to a million eggs. Increas